# Vindman Introduces Data Center Cost-Sharing Bill

On October 14, 2026, Representative Eugene Vindman introduced the Make Data Centers Pay Act, a proposed amendment to the Federal Power Act that would require covered data centers and high-density computing facilities with electricity demand of at least 20 megawatts to pay the incremental costs of serving them. The bill has not been enacted, and the announcement creates no solicitation or contract opportunity. Its potential cost-allocation changes are relevant to data-center operators, utilities, and energy infrastructure providers planning projects or evaluating service costs.

- Companies developing or operating facilities at or above the 20-megawatt threshold should assess how incremental electricity-service costs could affect project economics if the proposal advances.
- Utilities and energy infrastructure providers may find the proposal relevant to how costs of serving large computing loads are allocated.
- Procurement teams planning data-center or high-density computing projects can incorporate potential electricity-cost exposure into early cost and infrastructure planning; the proposal’s effects remain contingent on legislative action.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Information Technology
**Topics:** Policy, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 14, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. House of Representatives (House)
- Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC)

### Key Quotes
> As data centers and artificial intelligence drive growing demand for electricity, we need to make sure the companies benefiting from that growth pay their fair share.
> — Eugene Vindman, U.S. Representative

### Sources
- [Vindman Introduces ‘Make Data Centers Pay Act’ to Protect Virginians from Rising Electricity Costs | Representative Eugene Vindman](https://vindman.house.gov/2026/10/14/vindman-introduces-make-data-centers-pay-act-to-protect-virginians-from-rising-electricity-costs/) - Vindman